In Diablo 4, having a mount can significantly enhance your gameplay experience by allowing you to traverse the vast and perilous world of Sanctuary more efficiently. However, obtaining your first mount requires completing a specific quest that becomes available after certain progress in the main storyline. This guide will walk you through the steps to acquire a mount and provide additional information on mount customization and class-specific dismount abilities.

Getting Your First Mount

Step 1: Progress Through the Main Story

To get a mount in Diablo 4, you must first complete the initial three Acts of the main campaign. These Acts can be completed in any order, but all three must be finished before you can proceed to Act 4.

Step 2: Unlock Act 4

After completing Acts 1, 2, and 3, you'll automatically start Act 4. At this point, you will gain access to the "Donan's Favor" quest, which is essential for obtaining your mount. This quest will become available immediately upon starting Act 4, ensuring you won't miss it as you advance through the main campaign.

Step 3: Begin "Donan's Favor"

To start the "Donan's Favor" quest, you need to meet Donan in the Cathedral of Light. This is part of the first mission in Act 4. Once you have completed this initial mission, head to Kyovashad and speak with the Stablemaster. The Stablemaster will initiate the "Donan's Favor" quest, leading to you receiving your first mount.

Completing Donan's Favor

"Donan's Favor" is a straightforward and quick quest. Here are the steps:

Meet Donan: After beginning Act 4 and completing the first mission, which involves meeting Donan in the Cathedral of Light, you will see the "Donan's Favor" quest added to your quest log.

Visit the Stablemaster: Head to the Stablemaster in Kyovashad, marked on your map. Engage in a brief conversation with the Stablemaster.

Receive Your Mount: After the conversation, you will be rewarded with your first mount.

Congratulations, you now have a mount! Additionally, all future characters you create will have access to the mount immediately.

Class Dismount Abilities and Skills

With your new mount, you also gain access to class-specific dismount abilities. These are unique skills that your character can use when dismounting, providing a tactical advantage in combat. However, be aware that if you are knocked off your mount, you won't be able to use the dismount skill.

Here are the dismount abilities for each class:

1. Necromancer (Bone Spike): Leap from your mount and conjure spikes from the ground.

2. Rogue (Volley): Leap from your mount and fire multiple arrows (requires a ranged weapon).

3. Barbarian (Bounding Slam): Leap from your mount and pound the ground (requires a two-handed weapon).

4. Sorceress (Freezing Wake): Leap from your mount and freeze enemies for two seconds.

5. Druid (Pummel): Turn into a Werebear and pound the ground.
   

In addition to these abilities, each class can learn the "Spur" skill, which increases the speed of your mount, enhancing your travel efficiency.

Customizing Your Mount

Customization is a fun way to make your mount unique. You can change the appearance of your mount by purchasing new skins from Stablemasters found in most settlements. However, be prepared for high costs, as some mount skins can be priced up to 100,000 Red Dust (e.g., the Reins Of The Bloody Steed). Fortunately, you can also find mounts and customization items in chests and loot dropped by specific monsters, providing a more affordable way to personalize your mount.

Besides changing the mount itself, you can add Mount Trophies and Mount Bardings, which are purely cosmetic but allow you to showcase your achievements. These items can be obtained by completing certain missions, looting specific monsters, purchasing from vendors, or receiving bonuses for buying special versions of the game. You can also purchase Diablo 4 Gold and various Diablo 4 Items from MMOexp.

Conclusion

Obtaining a mount in Diablo 4 is a milestone that significantly enhances your gameplay experience. By following the main storyline and completing the "Donan's Favor" quest in Act 4, you can acquire your first mount. With the ability to customize and utilize class-specific dismount abilities, your journey through Sanctuary will become more efficient and enjoyable. Happy adventuring!